Upgrade Your Old PC for Modern Gaming?
Upgrade Your Old PC for Modern Gaming?
It seems it's time to upgrade to a new setup. A fresh GPU wouldn't make much difference since your CPU would still limit performance.
Can't find it for 500 euros
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor (€169.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE V2 88.89 CFM (€43.61 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Motherboard: ASRock B650 PRO RS ATX AM5 (€144.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Memory: Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 (€152.90 @ Alza)
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX (€127.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Total: €639.21
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
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2025-11-05 16:16 CET+0100
They don’t have a dual assassin cooler available across Europe?
G.Skill Trident Z Neo – recommended RAM here for most systems, though compatibility is not guaranteed.
Sold out.
I haven’t verified the motherboard specifications for Patriot Viper Venom; they only list general part numbers that may vary in listings.
The motherboard includes an ACL 897 audio codec (possibly unpopular), and it bundles Nahimic Audio, which is tied to this model. Audio quality and graphics performance could be better elsewhere. It comes with gaming features such as directional audio radar for in-game sound localization. Graphics settings and other aspects might need adjustment. The package includes the motherboard free of charge.
On the downside: ATX form factor, insufficient VRM, poor heat dissipation, mediocre audio. Upgrading to higher specs could cost hundreds more.
This option sits somewhere in the middle for some users. Prices fluctuate widely in Europe. If you’re looking for a balanced choice, consider brands that commonly pair well together and explore local deals.
CPU meets Rec spec for 1080p at 80fps.
Intel 11th gen feels decent but somewhat confusing. Boost power usage can spike if pushed to 5.0ghz, possibly damaging the PSU. Users report issues with stuttering too.
The positive aspect of AM4 was reduced power use, a benefit also present in AM5.
My main concern with these CPU-only reviews is that they mainly highlight how much a RTX 5090 could be hindered by a specific CPU at 1080P. Most users are not getting a 5090, but rather an RTX 5050, 5060 (TI), RX 7600, 7700, or 9060 (XT), and even Intel B570 or B580 models. Since these cards are less than half as powerful as a 5090, you don’t require a top-tier CPU to achieve decent performance, particularly when paired with an RX 6600. This isn’t even considering the benefit of using a higher resolution monitor, like 1440P, which is a significant improvement over 1080P.
I would approach upgrades in stages—starting with the power supply or PSU, then moving to the GPU, and finally investing in better components. For cards such as an RTX 3080, 3090, 4070, 5060 (TI), RX 6800 (XT), 6900 XT, 7700 XT, 7800 XT, 7900 GRE, or 9600 XT, they should all boost performance noticeably in the short term. After that, I’d switch to a 1440P display. If it meets expectations, I’d hold onto it for a while before moving on to newer platforms, perhaps every 6 months to a couple of years depending on how the hardware ages.
Below are the links to the full TechSpot review, along with a separate review for the RX 9060 XT, which covers many cards for comparison. The RX 6600 performs quite similarly to the RTX 3060 listed here.
https://www.techspot.com/review/3043-bat...benchmark/
https://www.techpowerup.com/review/sapph...oc/33.html
Yes, it displays the capabilities of the specified CPU, excluding GPU limitations. Then you can refer to the GPU review to determine the necessary GPU for your goals based on the CPU review. It's important to consider both reviews to understand the complete picture. For example, if my 12700k performs well with its 117 lows and 147 highs, I would then assess which card would be suitable for achieving those outcomes at a specific resolution.
If you swap out the PSU, then the graphics card, should I request 100 frames? To new parts: i5 - 10400F + GoodRam 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MHz CL16 IRDM X + Case: KRUX Vako (Black) + Motherboard: ASRock B560M-HDV = what I currently have. And I'm swapping the GPU and power supply, correct? What should I substitute them with?
Just a PSU and GPU won't suffice, since the CPU can't handle it.